News
Government publishes shared parental leave reforms
Parents will be able to share 52-weeks leave following the birth of a child, under new reforms published today in the Children and Families Bill.
Shuttleworth focuses on efficiency with MIS upgrade
Shuttleworth has updated its MIS software to version 5.2 with a focus on providing a simplified yet customised interface to improve staff efficiency.
Cotek Papers fined for worker's crushed hand
Gloucestershire paper manufacturer Cotek Papers has been fined nearly 6,000 after a worker crushed his hand in one of its coating machines.
Printable chrome vinyl launched by Ritrama
A printable mirror-finish chrome vinyl has been launched by self-adhesive film specialist Ritrama, extending its range of chrome finish materials.
Printable textile firm Heytex bought in PE-backed MBO
Heytex Bramsche (Heytex), the producer of printable textiles for large format printing has been sold to a management buyout backed by German private equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG).
Josero promises to halve ink costs for Arizona and Acuity users
Triangle's aftermarket inks for the Oc Arizona and Fujifilm Acuity flatbed printers, promising inks cost savings of 50%, have been launched in the UK.
APP pledges to stop clearing Indonesian rainforest
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has pledged to halt its Indonesian deforestation projects with immediate effect, bringing 2012's anti-deforestation pledge forward by two years.
Investors buy into Hollanders for textile printing push
A stake in Dutch digital textile printer manufacturer Hollanders Printing Systems (HPS) has been bought by two private investors as part of a growth strategy.
Ambassador Litho rebrands as Gemini West
Bristol printer Ambassador Litho has relaunched as Gemini West for the new year following a major restructure across Gemini Group.
EFI looks to acquisitions and OEM launches in 2013
EFI is anticipating an uptick in its cyclical Fiery business driven by new product launches, including a new Xerox device that was "secretly" shown at last months' EFI Connect user conference.
Print sector remains static in Q4
Printers responding to the BPIF's latest <i>Printing Outlook</i> survey reported no change in domestic order levels in Q4 2012 with similar predictions for Q1 2013.
Arjowiggins preserves paper memory bank
Arjowiggins is creating memories for the future with its Blank Sheet Time Capsule scheme for paper-based nostalgia.
Print industry news roundup: FSA, Xerox, BSI/ISO, De La Rue, RGF, NAPF, Spandex
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: 90% of interest rate swaps were mis-sold; Xerox in twin colour press launch; ISO print...
Rhapsody moves Emagine upstream with Edesign launch
Rhapsody, the pre-media subsidiary of Walstead Investments, has launched Edesign, an InDesign plug-in that adds editorial collaboration tools to its Emagine cross-channel production workflow.
Swedish group buys Morgana
Morgana Systems has been bought by Swedish firm Plockmatic International.